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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before
consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Problem
Cause/Solution
A
The camera is on but does
not respond.
•
Wait for recording to end.
•
If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert
the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC
adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Note that although any data currently being
recorded will be lost, data that have already been
recorded will not be affected by removing or
disconnecting the power source.
Camera turns off without
warning.
•
Batteries are exhausted.
•
Camera has turned off automatically to save power.
•
The camera and batteries have become too cold
and cannot operate properly.
Monitor is blank.
•
Camera is off.
•
Batteries are exhausted.
•
Standby mode for saving power: Press the power
switch, the shutter-release button,
A
button,
c
button, or
b
(
e
movie-record) button.
•
The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging.
Wait for the flash to charge.
•
Camera and computer are connected via USB
cable.
•
Camera and TV are connected via audio/video
cable.